karon Ashmead
@karonashmead
I lead national court infrastructure, capital projects, and resilient public assets.
JamaicaWhat I'm looking for
I lead the Judiciary of Jamaica's engineering, infrastructure, and property portfolio, supporting 65 operational courthouses nationwide. I direct capital programme planning, procurement, implementation, and governance while advising executive leadership on investment priorities, engineering risk, and long-term asset management.
At the Court Administration Division of Jamaica, I've provided executive oversight for a 12,000 sq. ft. headquarters redevelopment, Supreme Court ICT infrastructure modernization, national court security upgrades, and court facility renewal programmes. I also developed the Court Infrastructure Maintenance Plan, establishing an enterprise framework for preventive maintenance, lifecycle management, climate resilience, and strategic investment prioritization.
My career began in electrical systems, construction, and renewable energy, including utility-scale Solar PV projects for the Judiciary, Total Energies, JDF Up-Park Camp, and Grace Manufacturing. I bring full-lifecycle experience across design, installation, compliance, operational performance, and public infrastructure governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Building & Property Management Manager
Court Administration Division of Jamaica
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Provides strategic leadership for the Judiciary's engineering, infrastructure, and property management portfolio, overseeing 65 operational courthouses. Directs capital infrastructure programmes, leads multidisciplinary teams, and advises executive leadership on infrastructure investment and asset management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Technology, Jamaica
Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainable Infrastructure and Development Engineering
2026 -
Admitted to the Master of Science in Engineering program in Sustainable Infrastructure and Development Engineering, commencing August 2026.
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
Pursuing the Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration (CEMPA), expected completion in December 2026.
Vocational Training Development Institute
Bachelor of Applied Technology, Construction Technology
Grade: 3.45
Earned a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Construction Technology with a GPA of 3.45.
Excelsior Community College
Occupational Associate, Renewable Energy Technology
Grade: 3.02
Earned an Occupational Associate in Renewable Energy Technology with a GPA of 3.02.
Sam Sharpe Teachers' College
Associate Degree in Teaching, Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Grade: 3.35
Earned an Associate Degree in Teaching (Technical and Vocational Education and Training – TVET) with a GPA of 3.35.
Jamaica Theological Seminary
Associate of Arts, Motor Vehicle Insurance Loss Management
Grade: 3.51
Earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Motor Vehicle Insurance Loss Management with a GPA of 3.51.
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